Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnoidea
ID:
609463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 28 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608795



Common Names

  • Xyris Arachnoidea
  • Arachnoidea Xyris
  • Xyris of Arachnoidea


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Description

Xyris arachnoidea (also called Spider Xyris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. It grows in wet and marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris arachnoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris arachnoidea has small yellow flowers with brown centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris arachnoidea is a perennial herb that grows in wet soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Xyris arachnoidea

Xyris arachnoidea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Xyris arachnoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris arachnoidea?

Xyris arachnoidea

What is the common name of Xyris arachnoidea?

Arachnoidea Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Xyris arachnoidea found?

Xyris arachnoidea is found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Species in the Xyris genus

Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida, Xyris augusto-coburgii, Xyris aurea, Xyris bahiana, Xyris baldwiniana, Xyris bampsii, Xyris bancana, Xyris barteri, Xyris bialata, Xyris bicarinata, Xyris bicephala, Xyris bicostata, Xyris bissei, Xyris blanchetiana, Xyris blepharophylla, Xyris boliviana, Xyris borneensis, Xyris brachyfolia, Xyris brachysepala, Xyris bracteata, Xyris brevifolia, Xyris byssacea, Xyris cachimbensis, Xyris calcicola, Xyris calderonii, Xyris calostachys, Xyris caparaoensis,

Species in the Xyridaceae family

Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,

References

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269977-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.